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#125 - Paul Desmarais III: Right to Win, Built to Last

Insightful Investor · 2026-06-02 · 1h 3m

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Paul is the co-founder, Chairman, and CEO of Sagard, a global alternative asset manager with $45B AUM (as of year-end 2025), and a builder behind platforms like Portage and Diagram spanning fintech investing and venture creation. He unpacks what it really means to earn a “right to win,” how disciplined process and mistake-avoidance hold up under pressure, and how to scale breadth, culture, values, networks, and entrepreneur-first decision-making without diluting judgment across market cycles. - This podcast/webcast is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, tax, investment, or business advice. It is not a solicitation, recommendation, or endorsement. All opinions expressed by participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Evoke Advisors Division of MAI Capital Management, LLC ("Evoke”), its affiliates, or any companies mentioned. Information shared has not been independently verified by MAI or its affiliates. MAI Capital Management, LLC (“MAI”) is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), which does not imply any particular level of skill or training.

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